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Just because the reverse angle wasn't in line with play doesn't mean you can't use that footage to assess the hands - makes it more difficult but not impossible.

I think it was telling when Razor was asked during the week about how he likes his ABs to play his response was 'fast'. I wish the ABs played with a bit more balance - and knew when to push the pace and when to just build pressure. It's something NZ players have struggled with for quite a few...

Yes happy with that side on paper. I don't think Vaai is the answer at 6 in the long term but I like that it opens up other flexibility - plus Vaai at least offers good size at 6 - and he may surprise - he's a better player than he was 2 years ago. I like the backline mix and good punch from...

My issue is with the process - you could see on replay clearly his eyes rolled back after the contact - it's not surprising he showed signs later - they should have made a call to not allow him back on regardless of passing the test. They interviewed him after the game and he didn't even know...

Jacobson still going through concussion protocols but was allowed to come back onto the field in the Super Rugby final. Ridiculous.

Yes. MABs play the next 2 weekends. ANZAC plays the weekend following

I suspect Simon Parker (currently injured) is the guy with size that will come into the squad later this year. I actually like the move of Kirifi over Papalii - Kirifi is an excellent breakdown operator - I want to see if he can bring this to the test arena - Papalii doesn't have a natural...

Tomorrow

I would like to see the likes of Tangitau and Simon Parker added when they are fit. McAllister over Bell is a nice surprise.

Not on form. Lam has yet to fail at 12 (like Havili has at test level) and can cover 13 and wing. Lam was called up to the AB squad last year and was the best Blues back this year.

Havili making the squad would frankly be ridiculous. He's not as good of a 12 as Jordie or Tuapea. He's not a 13. He's not a wing. In this squad he would be the fourth best fullback.

Some thoughts - Chiefs are absolute bottlers and DMac leads the charge - Reihana looks exactly the type of 10 that ABs are crying out for but Razor is too much of a pussy to make a tough call so he won't get a proper look-in any time this year. Reihana has the best kicking game in the country...

It can be dangerous to read too much into Super Rugby form if someone has shown their class at test level.

Friday 13th - Blues need to go full Jason Voorhees tonight. No mercy.

Hoping for a Blues win but realistically just want to see a good game